City of Birmingham 3 September 2017

Critique - Judge: Mrs Linda Richardson

Thank you to the Officers and Committee for inviting me to judge Irish Setters. Thanks must go to my very capable stewards Preston and Avis for their help.

Biggest thanks must go to the exhibitors for their entries, all exhibits were presented well and were full of quality.

Dogs

VD – 4 – 2a

1. Pullen & Atkin – Sh Ch Harvancourt Harlem at Jacingail

Nicely balanced dog in full coat, good head, dark eye, lots to like about him, good bone, neck and shoulders. Moved well keeping his topline. BVIB

2. Axon – Brinara Back in the Running

Different type, kind expression again, moved well holding his topline.

MPD - 6

1. Hall – Harreds Trevor

Love this puppy, dark coat, he has a nice head with dark eyes giving an appealing expression. Good outline, nice bend of stifle, good neck leading into clean shoulders. Sympathetically handled, little naughty on the move but sound when settled.

2. Pullen & Atkin – Covarney Lil’ Tipple at Jacingail

Another nice quality puppy, good head and eye, nice in profile, balanced quarters moved well.

3. Gardiners – Harreds Toby of Blaysdell

PD – 5

1. Lorrimer – Kerrimere Classique

Very balanced young man, well angulated front and rear, lovely tight feet, good chest, appealing head and expression, raised brows. Beautifully presented and handled, moved well on a loose lead showing himself to advantage.

2. Randle – Forfarian Hidden Secret with Rionore

Stronger in the head than my winner but a nice puppy. Good in neck and shoulders, well bent stifles, deep chest, tight feet, moved well.

This is another very nice youngster, great to watch on the move. He has a very nice head, dark eyes, good expression. Deep chest, straight front, tight feet, clean outline, sound mover.

3. Hutchings – Covarney Everyone Knows

YD – 4

1. Davis – Pawsword Prairie Wind (was 2nd in previous class Junior)

2. Danks-Kemish – Alolfrana Hotter Than U Know

This boy was fourth in junior, he is a nice dog, masculine head, kind dark eye, clean topline, good depth to chest moved well.

3. Bailey & Condron – Covarney Lil’ Rascal JW

GD – 5 – 1a

1. Stockton – Gwendariff D’ya Think I’m Fab for Kespas JW

This boy presented a very nice picture, rich dark coat beautifully presented, appealing head, dark well shaped eyes, raised brows, substantial spring of rib and depth to brisket, with a well angulated rear which enabled him to move soundly and with drive around the ring.

2. Gratton – Bardonhill Snow Wolf with Glenlaine

Liked this boy as a puppy and he has matured into a nice dog. Well presented as always, loved his head and expression, good outline, stands and demands attention, good spring of rib, straight front, moved well.

3. Wheeldon – Bardonhill Jealous Guy for Colemist

PGD – 18 – 1a

1. Bott – Gwendariff D’ya Know My Name by Bardonhill JW

Caught my eye as he entered the ring and was not disappointed once I went over him. So well-proportioned throughout, a quality dog. Excellent head and expression and overall construction, neck strong leading into correct shoulder placement. Good forechest and depth of chest with well sprung ribs. Hindquarters well-muscled, stifles well bent, which showed in his sound movement as he flowed round the ring with enthusiasm and style. His coat was gleaming and presentation first class and beautifully handled as always buy his owner. Was pleased to award him his second CC and BOB, certain of a great future I’m sure.

2. Lucas – Bardonhill Eternal Flame Among Amberlight JW

Unlucky to meet the winner, but this is another quality dog who held his own in this class. I love his head, soft expression, low set ears. He has an excellent topline which he held on the move, shown on a nice loose lead, sound moving fore and aft, a nice well-balanced dog.

3. Condron & Needs – Covarney Macaroon

LD -11 – 1a

1. Muir – Romarne Taittinger JW

A lovely boy, not overdone in any way. Super head, dark eyes, nice reach to neck into well placed shoulder. Gently sloping topline, moved well and with purpose. Well presented.

This boys ring presence is great, handled and presented to perfection, he is a great looking dog from any angle. Nice head, deep chest, powerful hindquarters enabling him to power soundly round the ring. RCC

2. Sturrock – Sh Ch Forfarian I’m Sexy An I Know It JW

Nice looking youngster, very nice head and expression, good chest and well bent stifle, strong hocks, moved well at one with his handler. Coat in good bloom, presentation good.

A very pretty bitch in full bloom, sweet head and expression, dark eyes, a nice outline in profile. Her neck sits well into correct shoulder placement, good stifles, tight neat feet, moved well.

MPB – 5

1. Frampton – Strathmead Noella

I fell for this baby, so feminine, glamourous head and expression, darkest of eyes. Good front on tight feet, nice hind angulation, well bodied, super coat and condition, she moved beautifully and was well handled by owner BPIB

2. Condron & Keb – Covarney Lil’ Pickle

Another pretty baby, gave a good account of herself on the move, looked good when stacked, again she had a nice head with dark eyes, good construction, tightly padded neat feet.

3. Rorke – Zakhan’s Demelza

PB – 8 -1 a

1. Frampton – Strathmead Noella

2. Gratton – Glenlaine Mrs Tiggy Winkle

Different in type to winner but very nice. Good head and eye, raised brow, clean topline, nice depth of brisket, good feet, straight front, moved well.

3. Hall – Glennara Cilleigne Dervla NAF (Imp)

Looks good in profile, nicely angulated front and rear, deep chest. Was in good coat and condition, moved well.

JB – 13 – 2a

1. Bridgwater & Littlechild – Blazing Bronze Eye Candy (Imp)

A real eye-catching glamour puss, processes the sweetest head and expression, raised brows, gorgeous profile, demands attention not overdone in any way, correct angulation front and rear, moved well with purpose as if she owned the ring. In good bloom, well handled, considered her for RCC.

2. Humphreys - Crimpington Flirtini To Henaleas

Another quality bitch, looked good stacked and on the move. Nice head, dark eye, good shoulders, nice throughout, lovely coat, well presented and shown on a loose lead to advantage, moved well.

3. Muir – Romarne April Showers

YB – 12 – 4a

1. Hall - Riverbrue Ophelia at Glennara

Feminine head with kind expression, good earset. Well balanced body, correct angulation, nice tail set. Moved freely and soundly on a loose lead. In good coat and bloom.

2. Morriss-Begg, Milligan-Bott & Bott - Susie Snapshot by Thendara JW

Slightly rangier bitch than winner and not in her best coat, but she is a lovely shape with a nice head and expression, moved well.

3.Covarney & Keb – Covarney Lil’ Minx

GB – 8 – 1a

1. Waterton – Sandstream Summer Breeze JW

Naughty but very nice, good topline, clean neck and shoulders, lovely head with a quizzical expression. Moved with verve.

Lots to like about her, moved well, very flashy, liked her head and overall shape. Great neck and shoulders, good stifles, straight front, good tight feet, she is elegant and very feminine. In great coat and condition. BCC

Although not in full coat could but couldn’t be denied her place. I love this girl, low set ears, feminine head, dark eyes, raised brow giving a lovely expression. Super profile and nicely constructed throughout. Moved with nice ring presence, soundly RBCC

Another quality bitch with a lovely shape to her. Nice head, soft expression, in full bloom. Feminine throughout, good presentation, handled well. Moved soundly.3. Rose-Hay - Carrue Shower Of Rain At Cataluna

Linda Richardson

City of Birmingham3 September 2017

Judge: Mrs Linda RichardsonEntry: 135 Dogs making 149 Entries

Maxim winning his 2nd Challenge Certificate and Best of Breed for owner Marita BottGwendariff D'Ya Know My Name By Bardonhill JW~~~~~The Bitch Challenge Certificate, also her 2ndCongratulations to Sandy Waterton with BeattieSandstream Welcome Breeze JW~~~~~The Res.Dog CC was awarded to Dee Milligan-Bott and Jeremy Bottwith MikeSh.Ch. Thendara Commitment JW~~~~~The Res.Bitch CC was awarded to Susan Morris-Begg, Dee Milligan-Bott & Jeremy Bott with JudiliciousThendara Chasing Boys To Sumaric~~~~~Best Puppy Bitch and Best Puppy in Breed was awarded to Judi Frampton with Strathmead Noella~~~~~Best Veteran Dog and Best Veteran in Breedand shortlisted in Gundog Veteran Groupwas awarded to Kevin Pullen and Jackie Atkin withSh.Ch. Harvancourt Harlem at Jacingail~~~~~Best Junior in Breed and shortlisted in Junior Groupwas awarded to Ken and Pat Stockton withRiverbrue Alchemist Amidst Kespas JW~~~~~Congratulations to all the winnersWe will be pleased to add photos of any of the above dogs if the owners would like to send them in

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